Trump Ally Russ Vought Plans Sweeping Expansion of Presidential Power

Vought's proposals for a potential second Trump term include radical changes to federal governance and increased executive authority.

Russ Vought is a key figure in crafting strategies for a significant increase in presidential power for a potential second Trump administration.
Vought's blueprint includes deploying the military for civil unrest, controlling the Justice Department, and redefining immigration policies.
He advocates for 'radical constitutionalism,' a philosophy aimed at reinterpreting the Constitution to expand executive power.
Vought's vision involves replacing career federal employees with political loyalists and reducing the independence of federal agencies.
His plans are part of Project 2025, an initiative led by the Heritage Foundation to reshape the federal government.